Rosie BurbidgeJun 29, 20232 min readWhat constitutes communication to the public on planes and trains?European courts pass recent judgment on what constitutes “communication to the public” in copyright cases.
Rosie BurbidgeJun 29, 20233 min readShould trade mark proceedings be stayed pending EUTM decision?His Honour Judge Hacon in the IPEC has stayed all the claims in a trade mark case, pending cancellation proceedings at the EUIPO
Rosie BurbidgeMay 31, 20232 min readWhen will the EU introduce Geographical Indications for craft and industrial products?The EU plan to introduce geographical indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products has taken a big step forward.
Rosie BurbidgeJan 6, 20232 min readIs Amazon liable for ads from third-party sellers?Ecommerce may be transformed by an EU decision about who is responsible for ads on Amazon by third-party sellers for infringing goods
Rosie BurbidgeDec 22, 20223 min readHow are unusual trade marks faring at the EU General Court?Two EU General Court judgments on unconventional trade marks (Jet washer tips and smiley faced chips) led to two different outcomes.